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Manufacturing Technician roles qualify for EB-3 skilled worker sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, and advanced-degree candidates may qualify at the EB-2 level. Employers file with DOL and USCIS to sponsor you permanently. Find Manufacturing Technician jobs with green card sponsorship here.
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Get Access To All JobsABOUT ABBVIE
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.
JOB DESCRIPTION
This is a B2 night shift: 6PM-6:30AM Wed - Fri and every other Saturday.
Performs functions associated with cGMP manufacturing operations within the biologics production facility, including working with engineers in set-up and calibration tasks, as well as performing rework and quality testing related to the production of parts, components and final materials. Uses sophisticated programs (such as LIMS, SAP, automated control systems, etc.) to collect and evaluate operating data, which can be used to conduct on-line adjustments to products, instruments or equipment. Determines and may assist in developing methods and procedures to control or modify the manufacturing process.
Responsibilities
Shipping finished materials.
- Maintaining inventory levels.
- Sampling of in process and raw materials.
- Running glass washer / autoclave.
- Buffer / media preparation.
- Equipment preparation (CIP / SIP).
- Cell culture (from vial thaw to production scale).
- Column chromatography.
- Tangential flow filtration.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School diploma (or equivalent experience), with 2+ years experience. Associates degree in science, with 1+ years relevant experience. Bachelor's Degree with 0+ year relevant experience.
- Acquires job skills and learns company policies and procedures to complete routine tasks.
- Works on assignments that are routine in nature, requiring limited judgment.
- Has the ability to recognize when accepted practices are deviated from.
- Normally receives detailed instructions on all work.
- Works under close supervision.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
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The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
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We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
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This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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ABOUT ABBVIE
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.
JOB DESCRIPTION
This is a B2 night shift: 6PM-6:30AM Wed - Fri and every other Saturday.
Performs functions associated with cGMP manufacturing operations within the biologics production facility, including working with engineers in set-up and calibration tasks, as well as performing rework and quality testing related to the production of parts, components and final materials. Uses sophisticated programs (such as LIMS, SAP, automated control systems, etc.) to collect and evaluate operating data, which can be used to conduct on-line adjustments to products, instruments or equipment. Determines and may assist in developing methods and procedures to control or modify the manufacturing process.
Responsibilities
Shipping finished materials.
- Maintaining inventory levels.
- Sampling of in process and raw materials.
- Running glass washer / autoclave.
- Buffer / media preparation.
- Equipment preparation (CIP / SIP).
- Cell culture (from vial thaw to production scale).
- Column chromatography.
- Tangential flow filtration.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School diploma (or equivalent experience), with 2+ years experience. Associates degree in science, with 1+ years relevant experience. Bachelor's Degree with 0+ year relevant experience.
- Acquires job skills and learns company policies and procedures to complete routine tasks.
- Works on assignments that are routine in nature, requiring limited judgment.
- Has the ability to recognize when accepted practices are deviated from.
- Normally receives detailed instructions on all work.
- Works under close supervision.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
-
The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
-
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
-
This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Manufacturing Technician
Document your technical certifications before applying
PERM requires your employer to verify your qualifications match the job's requirements. Gather trade certifications, equipment-specific training records, and any associate degrees upfront so the I-140 petition accurately reflects your credentials.
Target manufacturers enrolled in E-Verify
E-Verify enrollment signals that a manufacturer already has compliance infrastructure in place. Employers comfortable with federal work-authorization systems are far more likely to have handled PERM filings before and will understand the sponsorship process.
Search Manufacturing Technician roles on Migrate Mate
Filter by green card sponsorship to find employers with active EB-3 filing history for this role. Migrate Mate surfaces manufacturing jobs where employers have already committed to the PERM-to-permanent-residency pathway.
Use OFLC Wage Search to verify your offered wage
PERM requires your offered wage to meet the DOL prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location. Cross-check your offer letter against OFLC Wage Search before signing to avoid a prevailing-wage deficiency that stalls your labor certification.
Ask employers about concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing
If a visa number is immediately available for your country and preference category, your employer can file your I-140 and your I-485 adjustment of status at the same time, cutting months off your wait for lawful permanent residency.
Check your O*NET classification before your PERM is filed
Manufacturing Technician roles span multiple SOC codes in O*NET, and the code your employer selects affects both the prevailing wage and the EB classification. Confirm the posted job duties align with the correct O*NET profile before the recruitment phase begins.
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Find Manufacturing Technician JobsManufacturing Technician Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Manufacturing Technician role qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Manufacturing Technician positions typically qualify under the EB-3 skilled worker category, which covers roles requiring at least two years of training or experience. Your employer files a PERM labor certification with DOL, then an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. If your qualifications include an advanced degree or equivalent, the role may qualify at the EB-2 level instead.
How does EB-3 green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Manufacturing Technician roles?
H-1B requires a bachelor's degree in a specialty field and subjects you to an annual lottery with no guarantee of selection. EB-3 has no lottery, no annual cap at the petition stage, and leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification and I-140 adjudication typically take one to two years before you reach adjustment of status, and priority date backlogs vary by country.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for this role?
Your employer must conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment campaign to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the position. This includes placing specific advertisements and documenting results. The job duties and minimum requirements posted during recruitment must match what USCIS sees on the I-140 petition, so the description of your Manufacturing Technician role needs to be accurate from the start.
Where can I find Manufacturing Technician jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Manufacturing Technician roles specifically by employment-based green card sponsorship, so you're not manually sifting through postings that don't offer PERM pathways. Focusing on employers with prior EB-3 filing history in manufacturing significantly improves your chances of finding a sponsor who understands the process and is prepared to commit to it.
Can my employer sponsor my green card if I'm currently on a work visa?
Yes. PERM sponsorship is independent of your current visa status. Many Manufacturing Technicians on H-1B, TN, or O-1 status pursue concurrent EB-3 sponsorship with their employer. You can maintain your nonimmigrant status while the PERM and I-140 are pending, then file for adjustment of status once a visa number becomes available for your country and preference category.
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